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With Valentine's Day a little over a week away, here are 5 easy gift ideas to show your man some love: Under $30: Valentine's Boxers - right now you can get a 3 boxers for $25 at Aerie 2. From $19 and up Counterman Collection - give your Valentine the gift of safer skincare 3. …

It's the end of January, and for some of us in the Northern Hemisphere, there's been more time indoors this season. As a mom of three, I find that time outside, even for me, can be so refreshing. I like to get outdoors as much as possible, especially at this time of year because I …

It has been a cold weekend here in the Tri-State area. My eldest was sick half of last week, which was why I have been a little quiet. We anticipated getting between 10-20 inches of snow between Saturday and Sunday and I don't think we got that much, but on days like this with an …

Recently, I've been trying to make healthy swaps for recipes to create a more sustainable healthy lifestyle. All my recipes are gluten free, of course, since I have Celiac disease. But this one checks off a few more boxes. Yes, it is egg-free ALSO.... soy free, gluten free, raw, and refined sugar free! So if …

Friedrich Froebel once wrote, "Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood, for it alone is the free expression of what is in a child's soul." Every child should be able to play. Play is where the imagination is set free, and each child can explore and create. Children learn best through play. …

It's the end of the year. Looking back at the beginning, in January when I was still expecting my youngest, it seems like an age ago. It's about time I share the pregnancy journey! Babies change your body in good ways, that's my experience anyway. I've found more health and more self care when becoming …

I typically bake quite often between September and May. Five years ago, after my Celiac diagnosis, I never thought I'd say that. I've been making tons of soups and stews for warmth in the cold weather. It's just been so busy up until a week ago that when I have made cookies I've made 1 …

How do you have time to workout? Hmm. I need a minute to think about this, but here goes: First I made a decision to follow a plan, then I gave something else up and made time. I committed to do it no matter what, and showed up for that plan everyday. What does that …

If you've been with me for a while, you'll know I've traveled the whole gamut of diets, the longest of which was vegetarian ( almost 20 years and for the last of those veg years, I was vegan). Since being diagnosed with Celiac disease, about five years ago, I have focused on keeping my diet …

I try to start preparing for Christmas in January. Don't get me wrong, I am not stocking a room full of toys at that time, but I pick things out with intention for particular people in my life throughout the year. More recently, I've tried to think about not giving gifts that will become clutter …